Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 7115, Thompson Epposon, N.C. Va.

SERVICE
NUMBER
N.C. Va.
or Epperson Thompson Epperson.
W. 7115
Mary
CONTENTS

Georgia 16.325
Thompson Ephraim of Franklin in the State of Georgia who was a Private in the _____ commanded by Captain _____ of the Regt. commanded by Col. Richardson in the Va. line for 6 months & 13 days
Reduced from $30 per ann.
Inscribed on the Roll of Georgia at the rate of 21 Dollars 48 Cents per annum to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 14 th day of Jan'y. 1836 and sent to Thos. King Camerville, Ga.
Arrears to the 4th of Jan'y - amt. allowance ending
{ Revolutionary Claim Act June 7, 1832
Recorded by D. Brown Book E. Vol. 6
Cler
Page 89

Reduced from $30 per ann. Set Agt 18 Jan. 1896 "The Range" 00-00

9.233 Georgia Mary Epperson do widow of Thompson V.A. who was a Private in the Revolution
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 21 Dollars 48 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843. & sent 6 th November 1843. Certificate of Pension issued the 25 th day of June 1852 and sent to
J. Lumpkin Esq. Present
[Acts of March 3, 1843, & 1844. ] 1844.
Recorded in Book A Vol. 2 Page 173

Declaration
In order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress the third Section of the 4 July 1836
State of Georgia 3 P.P.
Franklin County 3 in this 27 th day of September Eighteen hundred and forty three personally appeared before the Subscriber a Justice of the Inferior Court for the County and State aforesaid Mary Epperson a resident of the County of Franklin and State of Georgia aged Eighty Eight years who being first duly sworn according to law doth on her oath make the following Declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed July the 4 th 1836.
That she is the widow of Thompson Epperson the Identical person who was a pensioner in Franklin County Georgia under the act of the 7 June 1832 That said Thompson Epperson was a private and served in the War of the Revolution and for proof of his services she refers to the evidence on which he drew his pension. And this deponent further states that the said Thompson Epperson died on the 9 th day of June Eighteen hundred and thirty five in Franklin County Georgia And this deponent further declares that she was married to the said Thompson Epperson as near as recollects at the late period on the 22 nd day of September Seventeen hundred and Eighty two In Amherst County Virginia That they resided in Albemarle County but crossed the line into Amherst and went to the Parsons House where they were joined in Wedlock on the day aforesaid and returned home in Albemarle County Virginia where they resided for the space of two weeks and removed to North Carolina Wilks County where they resided for the space of Eight years and moved to Georgia Franklin County where the said Thompson Epperson her husband died on the day aforesaid That she has no Documentary evidence of their marriage And knows of no person living who could testify to the fact unless it is Johnson Israel of the state of North Carolina Buncombe County That she has remained a widow ever since the period of her husband's death as will more fully appear by reference to proof hereto annexed.
Mary Epperson
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and date above written before me a Justice of the Inferior Court of Franklin County Georgia. I further certify that Mrs Mary Epperson is personally known to me and that from bodily infirmity she is unable to attend Court In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand this 27 th day September 1843 William T. Jones J.P.

State of Georgia 330 September 27-1843 Franklin County 330 Be it known that on the 27 th day of September Eighteen hundred and forty three personally appeared before me William David a Justice of the Inferior Court of Franklin County Georgia John Westbrook a resident of said County and state aged Eighty three years who being first duly sworn doth on his oath make the following statement That he has been acquainted with Thompson Epperson who was a pensioner- and is now dead a nee Mary Epperson the applicant for a pension for the space of Fifty years or more part that they have been living together- probably as man and wife. From his first acquaintance with them and ever since he has resided and believed in their neighborhood when they have resided to have been legally married and he concurs in that opinion.
John Westbrook
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and date above written & I further certify that Mr. John Westbrook is a respectable person and a credible witness this 27 September 1843
William Turk J.H.
State of Georgia 330 Sept 27 th 1843- Franklin County 330 Personally appeared Samuel Mackie, a resident of Franklin County Georgia aged Eighty two years who after being first duly sworn deposeth and saith That he has been acquainted with Thompson Epperson who was a pensioner- in Franklin County Georgia and Mary Epperson the applicant for a pension for the space of forty six years or more past That they have been living together- probably as man and wife from his first acquaintance with them and ever since he has resided and believed to have been legally married in their neighborhood when they have formerly resided and has concurs in that opinion (wife mentioned before) Sworn to and subscribed on the day and date above written before me a Justice of the Inferior Court of Franklin County Georgia & I further certify that Samuel Mackie is a respectable person and a credible Witness this 27 September 1843 William Turk J.H.
Samuel Mackie

Declaration in order to obtain the Benefit of the Act of Congress passed June 7. 1832
State of Georgia } County of Franklin } S. S.
On this Third day of September in the year eighteen hundred and thirty two personally appeared before the Inferior Court for ordinary purposes said, now sitting Thompson Opperson a resident of Capt. Mangums Mangums District in the County and state aforesaid, aged Seventyfive years, who being first duly sworn according to Law, doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress passed June 7. 1832
That he entered the service of the United States in Alber- marle County Virginia in the year 1777 under Captain Robert Harris, was marched to Williamsburg where he was placed under the command of General Nelson thence he marched to Little Hampton, thence back to Albemarle & was discharged by Capt. Harris for a Tour of Duty. He then removed to Wilkes County North Carolina & entered the service under Capt. Moses Guest in the Horse Company & served from June 1780 until January 1781 & was at the Battle of Kings Mountain. Served with Captain Guest aforesaid six Months and was dismissed by Capt. Guest. In January 1781 he removed back to Virginia & in July 1781 he again entered the service in Albemarle County under Captain John Martin & was marched to Richmond Virginia and placed under the command of the Marquis of La Fayette, and was marched to the neighborhood of Williamsburg and was there discharged by Capt. Martin. Col. Richardson for a Tour of two or three months, does not recollect which He served two Tours of duty in Virginia, but does not recollect whether they were two or three months Tours, Con- sequently does not recollect whether altogether he served 10 months or one year.
1 Was Born about the year 1757 in Albemarle County Vir.

 2 Does not know that there is any record of his age  3 When he entered the service he lived in Albemarle County Virginia, removed as aforesaid to North Carolina & back. After the War he removed to Wilkes County North Carolina lived there about five years & in 1790 removed to his present residence in Georgia  4 He was drafted for both Wars in Virginia & in North Carolina he was a volunteer  5 Does not recollect the name of Continental officer other than those before recited  6 Received two discharges, in Virginia but they are lost  7 Is known to Captain Moses Guest & Henry John Stonecipher who now reside in his neighborhood & who can certify to his having served in the revolution &c. Is also known to David Garrison a preacher of the Gospel who can certify to his veracity & to his belief of his having been a revolutionary soldier 
He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present and declares that his name is not on the pension roll of any Agency of any State within his knowledge or belief  Sworn to and subscribed in open Court the day & year first above written  Thompson X Epperson mark  Wm King CLK
I David Garrison a Clergyman residing in the County & State first aforesaid hereby certify that I am well acquainted with Thompson Epperson who has subscribed & sworn to the above declaration That I believe him to be Seventy five years of age That he is reputed & believed in the neighborhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the Revolution and that I concur in that opinion  Sworn to & subscribed in open Court the day & year first above written  David Garrison  Wm King CLK

March 24/52
Deed of Mary Epperson deed widow of Thomp- Son -
H. S. Kirby
J Lumpkin

State of Georgia
Franklin County
Be it known that on this the eleventh day of March A. D. 1852, in open court personally appeared James L. Gillespie Administrator on the Estate of Mary Epperson deceased, and made oath in due form of law that the said Mary Epperson was the widow of Thompson Epperson deceased who was a pensioner of the United States on the Georgia Roll, that the said Thompson Epperson died on the ninth day of June eighteen hundred & thirty six, leaving the said Mary Epperson his widow, who survived him and remained his widow, up to the sixth day of November eighteen hundred & forty three (1843) that being the day of her death, that she died leaving the following children, aged, (according to the best information obtainable) as follows: Peter Epperson sixty nine years, Hannah Watkins, formerly Hannah Epperson sixty five years, George Epperson sixty two years, John Epperson fifty nine years, Catharine Griffin formerly, Catharine Epperson fifty seven years, Thompson Epperson fifty five years, and Charles Epperson forty nine years, her only surviving children, he this deponent further declares that he verily believes, that the said Thompson and Mary Epperson were lawfully married, in Amherst County state of Virginia about the close of the Revolutionary War, that they were unlearned and kept no Bible record of their marriage, that he believes no record proof can be obtained of it, and that there is no person living who can testify of their own knowledge to said marriage, that for the sole and exclusive benefit of the heirs of Thompson & Mary Epperson as named above, he makes this declaration in order to obtain the amount of pension due them, under the act of Congress passed

the 7th July 1838, and subsequent acts providing for the widows and children of Revolutionary Soldiers
Sworn to and subscribed James L. Gillespie the day and year above written
before us Henry Freeman J. L. G. John E. M. Carter J. L. G. Nathaniel H. Smith J. L. G.
And we certify that James L. Gillespie is a man of truth & respectability. We further certify that satisfactory evidence is before us that the said Thompson Epperson was a Revolutionary Soldier, and a pensioner on the Georgia Roll, that he died on the ninth day of June 1836, leaving the said Mary Epperson his lawful widow, that she remained his widow until her death, that she died on sixth day of November 1843, leaving the following children to wit, Peter Epperson Hannah Watkins formerly Hannah Epperson, George Epperson, John Epperson, Catherine Griffin formerly Catherine Epperson, Thompson Epperson and Charles Epperson, her only surviving children. Given under our hands and seals this 11th day of March A. D. 1852
Henry Freeman J. L. G. John E. M. Carter J. L. G. Nathaniel H. Smith J. L. G.

State of Georgia
Franklin County
On this the eleventh day of March 1852 before me Joseph H. Mitchell a justice of the Peace in and for the county aforesaid personally appeared William Mitchell a resident of the county and State aforesaid, aged seventy two (72) years a person whose statements are entitled to full credit, who after being duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following statements that he has been a resident of Franklin County State of Georgia for the last sixty years, that about the year 1793 Thompson Epperson and his wife Mary Epperson became residents of said county and State, that they were then living together as husband and wife, and had at that time three or four children that he this deponent soon became intimately acquainted with the said Epperson family, that they were much respected by all who knew them; that a doubt of their honorable union in marriage, was never expressed or entertained by any one as this deponent verily believes, that they continued to live peaceably together until separated by the death of the said Thompson
Sworn to and subscribed William Mitchell the day and year above written before me Joseph H. Mitchell JP

State of Georgia \text{§} I Wm J. Oliver Clerk Franklin County \text{§} of the Inferior Court of the County afore said do hereby certify that Henry Freeman, John E. McParter and Nathaniel H. White whose genuine signatures appear to the foregoing declaration of James L. Gellespia are acting Justices of the Inferior Court of said County duly commissioned and qualified, I also certify that James L. Gellespia is the duly appointed Administrator on the Estate of Mary Epperson deceased.
I further certify that Joseph H. Mitchell is an acting Justice of the Peace in and for said County duly authorized to administer oaths, and that his signature to the foregoing affidavit of William Mitchell is genuine
Given under my hand and The seal of said Court this 11 th day of March 1852
Wm J Oliver C. Clk.

Thompson Epperson Georgia
Capt Epperson only claims in 1780 5 mo. but from an original muster roll of Capt Epperson's company to Rugg's mountain and other
places as a private 9 mo. 5/31 =
expedition, it appears that Epperson served only 76 days P. 3.32
5 certificates Allow 6 mo. 21.48
£ 12 ahil
J B Stanford
agent
Carnegie

BRIEF in the case of  Thompson Epperson  County of Franklin in the State of George  (Act 7th June, 1832.)
 1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? in Court  2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity?  3. How old is he? 75  4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed. 
   Period. Duration of Service. Rank. Names of General and Field Officers under whom he served.   Years, Months, Days.     In 17 94 does not state time of service private Gen. Capt Harts  Genl Nelson   Day 1780 6 " Capt Guest   3. 1481 2 or 3 " Capt Martin Col Buchanan   2 16 he thinks his whole service was from 20 Months to 1 Year   5. 1  
 5. In what battles was he engaged? Battle of Kings Mountain  6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Albemarle Co Virginia  7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditionary evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? Traditionary  8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? The amount of service not specified 
X Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
George Taylor
Examining Clerk.

December 23, 1936.
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Mrs. O.E. Lancaster Shady Dale Georgia
BA-J/ady Cham Thompson Epposon W.7115
Dear Madam:
The data contained herein are obtained from the papers on file in the Revolutionary War claim for pension, W.7115, based upon the military service of Thompson Epposon in that war.
Thompson Epposon, the name is also shown as Epperson, was born in 1757, in Albemarle County, Virginia, day, month, and the names of his parents are not stated.
While a resident of Albemarle County, Virginia, Thompson Epposon enlisted in 1777, day and month not shown, and served about two months as private in the Virginia troops under Captain Robert Harris and General Nelson. He moved to Wilkes County, North Carolina, and enlisted in June 1780, served six months as private in Captain Moses Guest's North Carolina Company of Horse, and was in the battle of King's Mountain. In January 1781 he returned to Albemarle County, Virginia, and in July 1781 he enlisted and served two months as private in the Virginia troops under Captain John Martin and under Marquis de Lafayette.
In October 1782 he moved from Albemarle County, Virginia, to Wilkes County, North Carolina, where he lived about eight years and about 1790 he moved to Captain Mangrums District, Franklin County, Georgia.
He was allowed pension on his application executed September 3, 1832, at which time he was a resident of Captain Mangrums District, Franklin County, Georgia.
He died June 9, 1836, in Franklin County, Georgia.
Soldier married September 22, 1782, in Amherst County, Virginia, Mary, of Albemarle County, Virginia, her maiden name not given.

Soldier's widow, Mary Epposon, applied for pension September 27, 1843, at which time she was eighty-eight years old and a resident of Franklin County, Georgia. The claim was allowed.
She died November 6, 1843.
The following children survived her and were living in 1853: Peter, aged sixty-nine years; Hannah Watkins, sixty-five years old; George, aged sixty-two years; John, fifty-nine years old; Catharine Griffin, aged fifty-seven years; Thompson, fifty-five years old; Charles, aged forty-nine years.
In 1843 one John Epperson and one Tabitha Epperson were residing in Franklin County, Georgia, their ages and relationship not stated. There are no further family data.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

Georgia
16.325
Thompson Epperson of Franklin in the State of Epperson Ohio, who was a Pvt. — in the — command by Captain — of the Reg t command by Col: Richardson in the Na. line for 9 months
Issue new cert. $21.48
Inscribed on the Roll of Georgia at the rate of 30 — Dollars — Cents per ann m to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 30 th day of July 33 and sent to S. R. Stanford, Carnesville —
Arrears to the 4th of March 1833 60 Semi-ann. allowance ending 4 Sept 1833 15
$75.
Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832.
Recorded by M. Rice — Clerk
Book E Vol. 6 Page 89

Pay Mrs. Lt. Agt. p 10/28 '35- Lt. Pensioner March 4-1838- " Wm. King - 16 ap. 1835. " " " " 18 July " " " " " Dec 3 " " " " " July 2 '36

11.343
Georgia
Mary Appason decd widow of Thompson Appason who died on the _____ of _____ in the State of Georgia who was a Private in the _____ commanded by Captain _____ of the _____ commanded by _____ in the Revolution for 6 mos: 13 days
Inscribed on the Roll of Savannah at the rate of $1. Dollars 48 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 23 rd day of June 1852 and sent to L. Lumpkin Esq
Arrears to the 4th of Present. Semi-annual allowance ending
Revolutionary Claim, Act July 7, 1838. Recorded by _____ Clerk, Book _____ Vol. _____ Page 319

✓ W th No. 608
Mary Epperson dec d . wid of Thompson, Ga.
• Acts 7 July 1838 &c adm o .
6 Mo 13 days - $21.48 per Ann. to 6 Nov 1843 when she died, except 2 yrs.
Payable to
Peter Epperson, Hannah Watkins, George Epperson John Epperson, Catharine Griffin, Thompson Epperson & Charles Epperson, only surviving children
Asst to
T. Lumpkin Present,

Thompson Efforts his gallery —
Ga Aug 30
4 1/2 Tool dumpkin
Oct 13-1851

State of Georgia } Franklin County }
Know all men by these presents that I John Epperson, son of Thompson & Mary Epperson, which said Thompson Epperson was a soldier of the Revolution and obtained a pension as such under act of 1832, until his death in 1836. Some time after his death his widow the said Mary Epperson made application for a pension but failed to get it, and she died in 1843.
I therefore as son of said widow, deceased, do hereby constitute and appoint Thomas Grumpkin of Washington City my true and lawful Attorney for me and in my name and stead to examine into my deceased mother's declaration and all the papers & proof on file in the Pension Office in relation to the claim, and ascertain why she was not allowed a pension, hereby ratifying and confirming all that my said Attorney may lawfully do by virtue of these presents.
Given under my hand and seal this 25th day of Sept. 1851
Signed sealed & delivered in presence of Anzi Rudolph William Turk J.H.
John his Epperson mark

Dec. 23, 1936.
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BA-J/udy
Mrs. O. E. Lanaster Shady Dale Georgia
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter relative to soldiers of the Revolutionary War, Simon Moates, Levi Moates, William Moates, Thompson Epperson, all of Georgia, and John Epperson who you state was a pensioner in Elbert County, Georgia, also, Thomas Epperson of Georgia.
There are no claims for pensions on file based upon service of Simon Moates, William Moates, nor of a John Epperson or Thomas Epperson of Georgia. The pension you state John Epperson received may have been paid by the state from which he served.
The records of Thompson Epperson and Levi Mote are furnished you herewith, on separate pages, as found in the claims for pension based upon service in the Revolutionary War.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

Reg WIDOW, &c.
File No. _____
7115
Mary Eppason
Wid.
Thompson Eppason
Post Rev. War
Act: _____
Mch. 3 rd 1873
Index:—Vol. _____
4
Page _____
219
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Dec. 23. Hist. to Mrs. A. E. Master. See her letter in vol. of Len. Mts., l. 7245, Rev. D.A.Y.

6056. Mary Epperson Ga
Rejected
Let to Mrs. Green, May 24, 1846 " " " Lumpkin Dec 31/51.
Act July 4 12 36

Payments to be made at Savannah by the Presd: U. S. Br: Pk: Agent for paying Pension- ers, in the Agency of Georgia
Recorded in the Pension Of- fice, in Book B Vol. 6 Page 89 by M Rice Clerk.

Capt Gust - Cavalry Colo. Cleveland Regiment 42 years. Millerstown Pa. B

WAR DEPARTMENT.
Revolutionary Claim.
I certify that, in conformity with the law of the United States of the 7th June, 1832, Thompson Epperson of the State of Georgia who was a private in the war of the Revolution
is entitled to receive Thirty dollars and cents per annum, during his natural life, commencing on the 4th of March, 1831, and payable semi-annually on the 4th of March, and 4th of September, in every year.
GIVEN at the War Office of the United States, this 30th day of July — one thousand eight hundred and thirty- Three
Acting John B. V. L. Secretary of War.
Examined and } Countersigned. }
J. L. Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions.

ms. A. 1. 1838 - Ga - 11. 343 -
Papers of Thompson Epperson Rev Preswiter, Franklin City, Ga. Act 1832 16. 325 -
& the papers of John Stameysher, Rev Preswiter, Franklin City Ga. Act 1832. 16. 914
Washington, 30th May 1856
Mr. C. Spalding
e. c. papers by Thompson

✓ 6056 Mary Epperson Ga Act July 4 th 36
6056 97

State of Georgia 33. Sept 27 th 1843
Franklin County 33 personally appeared John Epperson & Tabitha Epperson residents of the county and state aforesaid who after being duly sworn according to law saith that Thompson Epperson who was a pensioner of the United States in Franklin County Georgia died on the 9 th day of June 1836 and that Mary Epperson his widow is yet alive and resides in the county and state aforesaid
Sworn to and subscribed before me a Justice of the Inferior Court of Franklin County Georgia & further certify that John Epperson and Tabitha Epperson are respectable persons and credible witnesses
John H. Epperson Mark Tabitha Epperson Mark
William Turk J.P.
October Term Inferior Court 1843
State of Georgia
Franklin County 33 Called Court October the 19 th day 1843
The Declaration of Mrs. Mary Epperson widow of Thompson Epperson for a pension under the act of 4 July 1836 duly certified by William Turk a Justice of the Inferior Court of Franklin County Georgia on the 27 th September 1843 having been submitted to the court at which approval his acts and proceedings and hereby directs the clerk to endorse this approval on the papers.
Test - W. H. King C.S.
N. H. Neal D.D. John H. Patrick W. H. Payne J.P.
State of Georgia 33 I Thomas King clerk of the Inferior Court of Franklin County Georgia do hereby certify that William Turk is a Justice of the Inferior Court of said county and state and the foregoing signature purporting to be his are genuine and the foregoing are the original proceedings in the matter of Mrs. Mary Epperson's testimony whereof I have hereunto affixed my seal of office and subscribed my name this 19 th day October 1843
Thomas King C.S.

State of Georgia } ss. County of Franklin }
On the twelfth day of May 1833 personally appeared before the Inferior Court of said County now sitting for ordinary purposes Thompson Epperson who has heretofore subscribed and sworn to the original declaration to which this is attached, and who being duly sworn de- preth and saith, That by reason of old age and the consequent loss of memory he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service but according to the best of his re- collection he served not less than the periods mentioned below and in the following grades In 1777 he served under Capt Harris one month as a private In 1780 he served under Capt Sneps six months as a private In 1781 he served under Capt Martin two months as a private and for such service I claim a pension, I refer to his original declaration for the name of office & history of his services
Sworn to & subscribed in open Court the day and year first above written
Wm. King C.C.O
Thompson his Epperson mark
I Thomas Wing Clerk of the Inferior Court of Ordinaries, do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the additional original proceedings in the matter of the application of Thompson Epperson for a Pension -
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this 17 th day of May 1833
Wm. King C.C.O

Warrenton 5 Novr 1835.
J. L. Edwards Esq. Commr of Pensions Washington City
Dear Sir
Enclosed you have the affidavit of Capt. John Stoneypher, in relation to the suspended Case of Thompson Epperson, Mr Epperson expected to have obtained the testimony of Colo. James Blair of Habersham County, but has hitherto been prevented, by the absence of the Col. who is very seldom at home or in reach of his place.
The very distressed situation of Capt. Epperson has induced me to send you the affidavit above, hoping it will be deemed satisfactory. indeed I have no doubt of the correctness of the statements of Capt. Epperson & Stoneypher, my knowledge of the men fully warrants this conclusion, & I think I recollect when Capt. Gust's Claim was made out, that he seemed not to recollect distinctly the length of the tour under consideration, and from his great loss of memory concluded to put the tour at three months instead of six, & remarked that he would rather put the time less than it actually was, than to have any doubt about it. I sincerely hope that Capt. Epperson may be restored.
While writing permit me to call your attention again to the Case of Capt. Gust, now under consideration. The old man is very anxious to hear from it. I have no doubt but the old man is entitled to

Sincerely hope you will be of the same opinion and place his name on the pension roll.
I have the Honor to be very respectfully your ob dt servt.
Thos. McKim

Conneautta Ga 12u Mr. Thompson Express Nov 21 Geo. alle
Fru
Thos King Conneautta
J L Edwards Esqr. Commissioner of Pensions Washington City D.C.
New cast Dec 21 48
To George Esqr.

Cornville Ga 12th Nov. 1841 Geo.
Friend Thos King Combs Esq.
J. L. Edwards Esq. Commissioner of Pensions Washington City D. C.
Must be sent
The Queen etc

Cornwall Ga 12th Nov. alle
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Sho' King Cornwall
Thompson Effies Nov 21
J. L. Edwards Esq. Commissioner of Pensions Washington City D. C.
Geo.
Nov 21st 1848
The Queen Ex

Georgia } Personally appeared before the Franklin County } Subscriber a Justice of the peace in and for said County John Stoneyphur who being duly sworn deposeth and saith. that he was well acquainted with Capt. Thompson Epperson of said County [who is now on on the pension Roll of the United States] in the time of the Revolutionary war, and knows that he served a six months tour commencing in June 1780 and ending in January 1781 under Capt. Moses Guest Sworn to and subscribed this 3 rd day of his 25 th day of August 1835 John X Stoneyphur mark before me Daniel Mosley J.P.
State of Georgia } Clerk's Office Franklin County } Inferior Court I Thomas King Clerk of said Court, do hereby certify that Daniel Mosley before the above affidavit was made, was at the time a magistrate as there represented, and that John Stoneyphur who has sworn to the above is a man of fair standing, and of strict veracity. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of office this 4 th day of Nov 2 1835 William B.C.
3.33 3/4 13.3 2 8 16 21.48

State of Georgia § I Alvan Dean one of the Franklin County Justices of the Inferior Court of said County, do hereby certify, that Thomas King whose name appears to the foregoing Certificate, is Clerk of said Court, as there represented, and that full faith and credit ought to be had and given to his attestations as such
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 4 th day of Novr 1835
Alvan Dean JIC Seal

Washington D.C. Oct. 13th 1857.
Sir,
I have exam d the case of Mrs Mary Epperson of Ga. Act 4th July, 1836, in dow r of Thompson Epperson, and respectfully request that his papers may be re-examined for an increase. I think the papers will shew that he was unjustly reduced from $30. to $21.18, under Act of June 1832. I think the claim cannot be sustained under Act of 1836; and as Atty. for her, will accept a pension under that of 7th July, 1838. The testimony as to her marriage prior to 1794 is perfectly satisfactory as you will discover.
I have the honor to be, for Atty. Esq., your Obedt Servt. Th. Dampson.
Wm J. E. Heath, Commr of Pensions.

Brief in the case of Mary Epperson, wid of Thompson, County and State of Georgia act 4 7 July 1838.
Claim, ("original," or " for increase. ")
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditional, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Husband was a pensioner, proof of marriage parole, ages of children etc.
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Name and residence of Agent
T. Lumpkin Present,
Kirby Examining Clerk.

Thompson E/poson
10.355

John Stonecipher We Moses Guest and Henry  John Stonecipher both residents of the County & State first aforesaid, Hereby certify that we are well acquainted with Thompson Eppison who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration and that we believe him to be seventy five years of age & that he is reputed & believed in the neighborhood where he resides to have been a soldier of the Revolution. And that we both some time in the service at the Battle of Kings Mountain, & Moses Guest thinks he served under him more than six months. Sworn to & subscribed in open Court } Moses Guest The day & year first above written } John X Stonecipher marks Wm. King CLK
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the Inter- rogatories prescribed by the War Department That the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier and served as he states And the Court further certifies that it appears to them that David Garrison who has signed a preceding certificate is a Clergyman, resident in the County first aforesaid, and that Moses Guest and Henry  John Stonecipher who have signed the preceding certificates are residents of said County and that their statement is entitled to full credit.
Wm. King CLK
Charles Jenkins J.P. Thomas Lawrence J.P. William Turk J.P.

Thomas King Clerk of the Court of Ordinary, do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings in the matter of the application of Thompson Epperson for a Pension
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal of office this 11 th day of Sept 1832
Thos King C.C.O

1056
Ga
Mary Epperson
act 4 July 1836
J. Salus and
Commrs of Pensions
Washington

8 Dec 1843
1056
Col.
Pa
Mary Estlin a 14 Jany 1836
L. Edwards
Comm. of Pensions
Washington

Colo. J L Edwards Washington
Richmond 6 Decr 1843.
Sir:
Enclosed is the application of Mrs Mary Epperson of Franklin Co. Ga., widow of Thompson Epperson a pensioner who died 9 June 1836 in said County.
She states she was married 23 Sept 1782 - that they lived in Albemarle Co. Va. - went into Amherst to be married, returned home, remained 2 weeks & then removed from the South - Two inferences may fairly be drawn. First, that as they went to an adjoining county to be married, just on the eve of removing to the South, it is not likely that any bond was given, or other public record made of the marriage. Secondly, that it can scarcely be inferred, that the husband was ever in service afterwards. And I would return the papers for correction, but for the consideration, that it is possible the evidence filed by Thompson Epperson, may show he was actually in service after the marriage - And in other cases, where the application has been made under the act of 4 July 1836, the claim has been allowed under that of 7 July 1838. I will write to the clerk of Amherst & if any license or bond shall appear in his records, the evidence shall be sent you. By Yrs very Respectfully Thomas Greene

Carnesville 2 nd July 1835.
J. J. Edwards Commr of Pensions
Sir
In compliance with Your request to Thompson Epperson a Revolutionary Pensioner of the United States, dated 4 March 1835. to return his Certificate for the purpose of having it Corrected, I now enclose you said Certificate.
I am requested by capt. Epperson to state to you that he is confident he is not mistaken in the tour of duty alluded to in your letter. He thinks that he can prove his correctness by a respectable living witness, and wishes to be permitted to do so. before the alteration is made,
Capt Epperson recollection of the matter appears to be very good. I have conversed with Capt Gant upon the subject, he says that his mind is so much impaired. That he cannot say certainly whether it was a three or six months tour, and consequently put it down as a three months tour, thinking it better to lose part of his services than to hazard any thing upon his indistinct recollection.
I have the Honor to be Very respectfully Your Oft servt
W. King